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Old 19 May 2018, 05:03 AM   #31
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congrats, awesome car and so glad you went with the manual!
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Old 19 May 2018, 05:07 AM   #32
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Congrats.

I’m reminded of the feeling I had in 1980. A 911SC Targa - so enjoy it

Also, can’t help but identify with your parents’ choices. I had a ‘76 BMW 2002. Before that a ‘74 Fiat X1/9.

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Old 19 May 2018, 05:34 AM   #33
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Old 19 May 2018, 05:36 AM   #34
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it really is true there is no substitute for porsche.congrats and enjoy
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Old 19 May 2018, 05:41 AM   #35
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Great story, congratulations! Your father is smiling down and enjoying you row those gears, even in traffic! Enjoy the P car, for me I still stand in that "one day" line! Sounds like a great guy you got there also who gets "it".

Have a great weekend with your new toy!
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Old 19 May 2018, 05:43 AM   #36
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It is beautiful!

Welcome to the Porsche family. You are going to love it!
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Old 19 May 2018, 06:15 AM   #37
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Old 19 May 2018, 06:20 AM   #38
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Definitely “WOW”!!!
Beauty!! A 991 gen 2 manual??? Now that really is a rare car.
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you done good kiddo, congrats, I'm sure your Pop would have been proud !!
THANK YOUUUUUU! Just took it for a test ride with my Step Dad. He was smiling ear to ear just like my dad would have. He said he was very proud and i'm happy I can share this with him.

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Awesome Congrats!! Porsche is my grail brand
Thank you!! Yeah, it's always been the "one day." The day came sooner than i thought :)

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OMG what a beauty !!! Your Dad will smile from above. Enjoy !
Thank you so much. I know he does :)

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congrats, awesome car and so glad you went with the manual!
Thank you! yes, me too!!

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Congrats.

I’m reminded of the feeling I had in 1980. A 911SC Targa - so enjoy it

Also, can’t help but identify with your parents’ choices. I had a ‘76 BMW 2002. Before that a ‘74 Fiat X1/9.

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Very nice!! We've had a bunch of fiats over the years, after the NSU. 128, 127.
They all came from the rally and had to be street legal. They were loud and obnoxious, never had heat, seats that bend so i could get in an out as a kid, without having to push with my little feet when dad said "now" just to get in and out of the car.

for a little girl, that was embarrassing. the boys all thought it was cool.

I grew up saying that my first car will be a VW golf, with carpet, radio, heat, rollable windows etc.
and it was. It was a 1974 Golf I, (aka Rabbit here)
My second Golf, a year later, already had H&R springs.
The third one had H&R springs, momo steering wheel, and some bits and ends.

I guess you just can't run away from what's in your veins.


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it really is true there is no substitute for porsche.congrats and enjoy
Seems that way!! Thank you!

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Great story, congratulations! Your father is smiling down and enjoying you row those gears, even in traffic! Enjoy the P car, for me I still stand in that "one day" line! Sounds like a great guy you got there also who gets "it".

Have a great weekend with your new toy!
Thank you very much! Yeah, "one day" came sooner than i thought. I'm still in disbelief.

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Welcome to the Porsche family. You are going to love it!
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i just went for a test ride with my step dad and he was grinning ear to ear and said both he and mom are super proud. He said what we all know, the car is all it needs to be.

I have a great family and I am aware of it and appreciate it! <3
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Old 19 May 2018, 06:26 AM   #39
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Huge congrats on an amazing machine. Nice pick on the manual as well!
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Old 19 May 2018, 06:40 AM   #40
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Congrats!! It is beautiful. As someone that just got their first Porsche earlier this year, I can tell you that seeing a dream realized everytime you look in the garage will always put a smile on your face.
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Old 19 May 2018, 06:48 AM   #41
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Congratulations! I can't imagine what a blast it must be driving that beast.
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Old 19 May 2018, 06:49 AM   #42
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Congrats on the beautiful new ride! Looks like a great spec too.
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Old 19 May 2018, 06:54 AM   #43
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Huge congrats on an amazing machine. Nice pick on the manual as well!
Thank you! I know PDK is awesome, but to me it had to be manual. I love it!

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Congrats!! It is beautiful. As someone that just got their first Porsche earlier this year, I can tell you that seeing a dream realized everytime you look in the garage will always put a smile on your face.
Yes! I hope it lasts forever!!! Thank you!

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It's a blast already and i haven't even really stretched its legs. I hear there's a track day in June to which i'm invited :) :) :) :) :)

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Old 19 May 2018, 07:03 AM   #44
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Porsche Parade is coming up in July. Could be a great road trip. http://parade2018.pca.org/
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Old 19 May 2018, 07:05 AM   #45
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Awesome pickup. Congrats. Love the black and the manual!!

No matter how many porsches I've owned and sold - the itch to get another 911 always keep coming back around, and I might pick up another one up shortly as well. The hard part sometimes is deciding which model to buy ;)

Enjoy her I know it will keep you smiling ear to ear.
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Old 19 May 2018, 07:06 AM   #46
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Huge congrats! It is still on my list - I haven't got that far yet! :-) (on the list, that is, in life yes, just too many expenses and kids..)
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Old 19 May 2018, 07:07 AM   #47
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Awesome, congrats! I may have been the first person on the original thread to suggest that you absolutely will now need a Daytona, but there's something you will need before that. Zymol carbon wax. My buddy has a black 991.1 C4S and Zynols his. I had a black 911 in the mid/late '90s and got introduced to Zymol. It's tough to keep black looking great and non-swirly, but Zymol will do the trick. And then it will stay looking AWESOME!

Enjoy your beauty. I have a 7 speed 991 Cab and between that and my Daytona, they are my two favorite splurges EVER. I smile every time I think about either one (911 is 4 1/2 years old, Daytona is 1 1/2). It doesn't wear off.

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Old 19 May 2018, 07:14 AM   #48
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Old 19 May 2018, 07:19 AM   #49
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Congrats! Local michigan member here, ill deliver it free and even pay for gas :D lol
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Old 19 May 2018, 07:36 AM   #50
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Very nice!! We've had a bunch of fiats over the years, after the NSU. 128, 127.

They all came from the rally and had to be street legal. They were loud and obnoxious, never had heat, seats that bend so i could get in an out as a kid, without having to push with my little feet when dad said "now" just to get in and out of the car.



for a little girl, that was embarrassing. the boys all thought it was cool.



I grew up saying that my first car will be a VW golf, with carpet, radio, heat, rollable windows etc.

and it was. It was a 1974 Golf I, (aka Rabbit here)

My second Golf, a year later, already had H&R springs.

The third one had H&R springs, momo steering wheel, and some bits and ends.



I guess you just can't run away from what's in your veins. :

Do you recall if your parents were rallying with SCCA here in the US?
Or another group?



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Nothing like a wide body 911!
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Old 19 May 2018, 07:47 AM   #52
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Wow a big congrats! Beautiful car~
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Old 19 May 2018, 07:52 AM   #53
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Old 19 May 2018, 07:57 AM   #54
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Porsche Parade is coming up in July. Could be a great road trip. http://parade2018.pca.org/
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Awesome pickup. Congrats. Love the black and the manual!!

No matter how many porsches I've owned and sold - the itch to get another 911 always keep coming back around, and I might pick up another one up shortly as well. The hard part sometimes is deciding which model to buy ;)

Enjoy her I know it will keep you smiling ear to ear.
Thank you! Yes, note the title of my thread, "My First 911" :D :D i know i got myself into something with this purchase

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Huge congrats! It is still on my list - I haven't got that far yet! :-) (on the list, that is, in life yes, just too many expenses and kids..)
I understand fully. Unfortunately the kids thing didn't work out here, but it helps me justify the purchase :)

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Awesome, congrats! I may have been the first person on the original thread to suggest that you absolutely will now need a Daytona, but there's something you will need before that. Zymol carbon wax. My buddy has a black 991.1 C4S and Zynols his. I had a black 911 in the mid/late '90s and got introduced to Zymol. It's tough to keep black looking great and non-swirly, but Zymol will do the trick. And then it will stay looking AWESOME!

Enjoy your beauty. I have a 7 speed 991 Cab and between that and my Daytona, they are my two favorite splurges EVER. I smile every time I think about either one (911 is 4 1/2 years old, Daytona is 1 1/2). It doesn't wear off.

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1. 911 - check
2. Zymol
3. Daytona

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I'll check the Zymol. They did coat the whole car with something, that i can't even tell you what it is. They said won't need to wax it ever. As i was all hyped, i don't recall what it was, but i'll ask.
I should probably buy a thing of Zymol, so i can check off things on the list LOLOLOL

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Not in the US. This was in former Yugo and some Europe. I remember a trophy for the 4th place in europe, but couldn't tell you much more. When war came, it was all gone. I barely have any photos. I think my mom would know.

I wish and hope i'll find a photo good enough where TRF can help me identify his watches. I know one was omega, but no idea which. The photos I came across it, you can't really tell :(
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Old 19 May 2018, 08:08 AM   #55
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Wow, congrats , that’s a great looking Porsche
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Love the horns of Chicago blaring, can only imagine how great that sounds inside that beauty... many Congrats and very well done.
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Huge congrats on a beautiful and amazing car. That is my dream car and I hope to own one sooner than later. Thanks for the sharing the story too. Enjoy!
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Old 19 May 2018, 08:53 AM   #59
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I can see what sparked the interest in stickers and wraps now, too.
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Not in the US. This was in former Yugo and some Europe. I remember a trophy for the 4th place in europe, but couldn't tell you much more. When war came, it was all gone. I barely have any photos. I think my mom would know.

I wish and hope i'll find a photo good enough where TRF can help me identify his watches. I know one was omega, but no idea which. The photos I came across it, you can't really tell :(


Well I hope your 911 reconnects your 2-wheel DNA to 4-wheels.


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